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A farmer harvesting wheat in Pasni, Balochistan, under the sun.

Pakistan president, PM call for stronger food safety measures

President Zardari urges all stakeholders to promote safe food practices and ensure compliance with food safety standards across the food chain; PM says the government is implementing a range of measures based on agricultural research and technology to strengthen food security, increase productivity and mitigate the effects of climate change.

5 DAYS AGO

Pakistan president calls for stronger laws on World No Tobacco Day

Pakistan president calls for stronger laws on World No Tobacco Day

Says, ‘The time has come that besides other issues, our national parliament and provincial legislatures make laws and create effective enforcement mechanisms to protect our people and future generations and effectively resist the merchants of death.’

12 DAYS AGO

File photo: Polio Free Pakistan

Pakistan launches week-long polio drive in 79 high-risk districts

NEOC urges parents to cooperate with vaccination teams, provide access to vaccinators and ensure every eligible child receives the life-saving drops, stressing that protecting children from polio is a shared national responsibility.

25 DAYS AGO

Pakistan PM pays tribute to nurses on International Nurses Day

Pakistan PM pays tribute to nurses on International Nurses Day

Highlights their role in healthcare and reaffirms the government’s commitment to strengthening Pakistan’s medical workforce and nursing sector.

A MONTH AGO

President Asif Ali Zardari and PM Shehbaz Sharif- (Photo: Radio Pakistan)

Pakistan PM, president praise Red Crescent Society for its contributions to healthcare

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Asif Ali Zardari praised Pakistan Red Crescent Society for its humanitarian work in disaster relief, healthcare, blood supply and community outreach.

A MONTH AGO

Pakistan inaugurated its first national polio vaccination campaign of 2026 on Monday. (File photo: Polio Free Pakistan)

Pakistan to launch polio vaccination campaign in high-risk districts from May 18

NEOC emphasizes that protecting children from polio is a shared national responsibility; urges parents to fully cooperate with polio teams, ensure access to vaccinators, and make sure their children receive the life-saving drops.

A MONTH AGO

Hantavirus: spread by rodents, potentially fatal, with no specific cure

Hantavirus: spread by rodents, potentially fatal, with no specific cure

Dutch cruise operator Oceanwide Expeditions confirms it was dealing with "a serious medical situation" on board the MV Hondius, travelling from Argentina to Cape Verde; Hantaviruses can cause respiratory and cardiac distress, as well as hemorrhagic fevers.

A MONTH AGO

UNICEF-Pakistan

Pakistan moves to tighten lead safety, protect children’s health nationwide

The meeting focused on the “critical public health challenges posed by lead exposure,” particularly its impact on maternal health, childhood development and the long-term well-being of citizens.

A MONTH AGO

Pakistan to run its second national polio vaccination campaign of 2026 from April 13 to April 19. (File photo: Polio Free Pakistan)

Pakistan vaccinates over 44.7 million children in nationwide polio campaign

EOC says the active support of parents and local communities played a key role in the campaign’s success and appreciates the timely cooperation of security agencies in ensuring smooth operations.

2 MONTHS AGO

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